Critically examine the impact of principles and practices of horticulture on human health and well-being.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion, students will demonstrate:
- Knowledge and expertise in disciplines related to horticulture and human health, specifically in plant biology, food and medicinal crop production, human nutrition, and development and treatment of chronic disease.
- Ability to design and perform an intervention plan that states and tests a hypothesis, and achieves a meaningful technical objective.
- Effective, contemporary oral and written communication skills for scientific and non-scientific audiences.
- Professional and ethical behavior.
Effective Fall 2020
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HORT 521 | Horticulture and Human Health and Well-Being | 3 |
| HORT 522 | Horticulture and Human Health Issues | 3 |
| HORT 523 | Screening Crops for Human Health Traits | 3 |
| HORT 524 | Food Pharmacology, Horticulture, and Health | 3 |
| Program Total Credits: | 12 | |
*This certificate may have courses in common with other graduate certificates. A student may earn more than one certificate, but a given course may be counted only in one certificate.